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They say “One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.” Indeed, a chemical ethylene, from the rot of an apple, leaks into the barrel and causes premature rotting of all of the other apples. Similarly, a negative attitude soon creates a negative workplace. Fortunately, you can adopt certain policies and written procedures to govern employee ethics

Millions of Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and many of them are gainfully employed. Overall, that’s a good thing. Employment means connection to other people, to a purpose, and the ability to sustain oneself, instead of relying on welfare or others for support. But given the stigma surrounding addiction, it can be difficult

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere, you have probably heard that America is in the midst of what is being called an opiate crisis. One CBS headline read, “Drug overdoses killed more Americans last year than the Vietnam War.” Opioid deaths are leading the crisis, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emily was doing the work of at least three people, in actuality. After one employee left and another was transferred, she sat alone in her department, liaising between sales and the warehouse at her characteristic rapid pace, but struggling to keep up. Until one day, she snapped at a co-worker and ran off to the

Believe it or not, it is possible to accept criticism gracefully. If you pause for a moment to think about it, you may even know someone that you could say confidently welcomes constructive criticism, doesn’t take things personally, and is just generally the picture of warmth and grace. But if that’s not you, never fear.

Even after rehab, managing addiction long-term requires an element of self-care and maintenance. The tools you practice in treatment come to life. You know to expect the possibility of triggers: people, places, or emotional stimuli that ignite a desire to use or drink for an addict in recovery. Some of these triggers are relatively easy

A positive working environment demonstrably outperforms working environments with less engaged employees. Employees look forward to what they do, have the opportunity to shine and get creative, and generally create a rewarding work culture when they work in a positive environment. That positive attitude translates into improved bottom line. Yet the scale can tip so

It takes an average of 42 days and more than $4000 to hire a new employee, according to survey data from the Society for Human Resource Management. It can also be incredibly frustrating and cost more than a little blood, sweat, and tears, as any hiring manager can tell you. But what if you are going